A surprising shift is taking place among the British elite as 2026 dawns. This New Year, a growing number of celebrities, led by David and Victoria Beckham, have chosen to forgo traditional sunny getaways in favour of embracing the frosty charm of a British winter.
From Miami Glamour to Cotswolds Cosiness
The Beckhams, long associated with lavish festive trips to their £60 million Miami mansion, marked a stark departure from their usual routine. The famous family welcomed the New Year at their £12 million Cotswolds retreat, opting for a cosy and casual celebration close to home.
This stands in direct contrast to their 2025 festivities, which saw them living it up in the Florida heat. The move appears to be part of a wider pattern, with other stars like singer Dua Lipa also choosing to ring in 2026 on home soil.
A Family Celebration with Notable Absences
Victoria Beckham set the tone for the evening on Instagram, showcasing a £1,290 teal dress from her own VB label. The fashion moment was humorously interrupted by husband David, who appeared in a casual T-shirt and corduroys, quipping that she might be "a little bit overdressed." Victoria, ever the 'Posh' Spice, retorted with a smile, "I mean I am the Posh one."
While the family gathered in the Cotswolds for Christmas, eldest son Brooklyn, 26, was noticeably absent. He spent the holiday period in Miami with his wife Nicola Peltz and her billionaire family. In a potential olive branch, Sir David included a childhood photo of Brooklyn in his New Year's Eve Instagram round-up, captioning it, "I love you all so much."
Other Beckham children embraced British culture; Romeo shared snaps from a VIP table at the darts, immersing himself in a classic UK pastime.
A Broader Celebrity Trend Takes Hold
The Beckhams are not alone in their decision to stay put. Dua Lipa and her fiancé Callum Turner were spotted on a cosy dog walk in London after returning from Mexico, with the singer showcasing her engagement ring while wrapped up against the cold.
Television presenter Amanda Holden celebrated with her family while wearing a plunging Victoria Beckham dress, and Stacey Solomon famously transformed her 'Pickle Cottage' for a lavish home-based party.
This collective shift suggests a potential new trend for the UK's celebrity set: finding luxury and celebration in intimate, home-grown settings rather than distant shores, making 2026 a year of decidedly domestic glamour.
